Bangladesh has introduced quarterly VAT filing, allowing businesses to file returns every three months instead of monthly, as per the Finance Act 2026. The change offers relief to firms but raises concerns about potential cash-flow pressure on the government’s revenue collection.
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The Daily Star · about 8 hours ago
Bangladesh allows businesses to file VAT returns quarterly instead of monthly, easing compliance but raising concerns over revenue timing.
Bangladesh Pratidin · 6 days ago
Bangladesh’s government has withdrawn its proposal to introduce a fixed‑rate VAT for small businesses and to make VAT registration mandatory for all retail businesses from July 1. The decision also drops proposed tax hikes in the tobacco sector, while retaining a 35% supplementary duty on imported nicotine pouches. The withdrawal was enacted before the Finance Bill was passed on 29 June 2026.
NewAge · 24 days ago
Bangladesh’s government has proposed a comprehensive VAT exemption package for startups, content creators and freelancers in the 2026‑27 national budget. The package includes a 15% VAT exemption on services provided by freelancers and content creators, full local VAT exemption for startups, and 15% VAT exemption on imported services and office rentals, with the measures set to remain in force until 30 June 2035.
BSS · 4 months ago
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the filing deadline for February 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT) returns to 29 March 2026. The extension was issued to address technical congestion and reduced processing speed in the E‑VAT system following public holidays. Taxpayers are now given additional time to submit their returns electronically.
The Business Standard · 5 months ago
Bangladesh's National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for filing online VAT returns for the January 2026 tax period by one week, until 22 February 2026. The extension was granted due to holidays and temporary disruptions to the e-challan system and VAT server. Taxpayers can now file through the e‑VAT system until the new deadline.
New Age · 5 months ago
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue has revised the VAT structure on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), removing the 7.5 % VAT at local production and trading stages and the 2 % advance tax at import. A uniform 7.5 % VAT will now be applied at the import stage, effective 16 February 2026 and set to remain until 30 June 2026. The change is expected to lower the overall VAT burden on consumers by roughly 20 %.
Key Takeaways
Businesses in Bangladesh may file VAT returns quarterly, within 15 days after the end of the third tax period, as per the Finance Act 2026.
The deadline is within 15 days after the end of the third tax period; if it falls on a holiday, the next working day.
Yes, the amendment does not abolish the monthly system; businesses may continue to file and pay VAT every month if they choose.
Primary source
Read the full article at The Daily StarThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 5 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Bangladesh. The original source is The Daily Star.
